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eyepatrol 0

I'm not so sure the gal who did my licensing tonight did it right. I got the small game license, HIP certification, early goose license and then the $15 federal stamp. It doesn't show anywhere on my license that the state stamp was purchased.

Is the state stamp a part of the small game license or should there have been a separate line item on the printed license with the state stamp charge being shown on there? I can't remember how that all works.

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eyepatrol 0

Yep, that's all done too. I just couldn't remember the licensing and all that was required. Usually I go to the courthouse here in town, tell them I need licensing and stamps for waterfowl hunting and the early/late goose season. They know what they're doing, so they just punch it up, give me the total, I write the check out, sign everything and bam, it's all done. The place I went to Friday night didn't have a clue what was going on and so I had to try and remember exactly what licensing and all that was required for her to punch into the computer. (flock of geese flying over my house right now!!)

Anyway, it's all taken care of now. My brother went to the same place today, and they goofed his licensing up so he was headed back there. I wish they would train all their employees properly on this....would cut down the hassel and confusion.

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BLACKJACK 3

I'm not in retail but I think most places just sell licences as a convenience AND to get you into their store so you'll buy something else, they don't make much money off them. Its hard to expect every kid clerk to know all the rules, but I can understand your frustration. I personally read over the license -twice- to ensure that I have everything before I pay them.

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BLACKJACK 3

BLACKJACK 3

One of my pet peeves is the person at the grocery store that waits until the clerk tells them the $$$ amount and THEN starts filling out the check! Duh! Didn't you know you were going to write a check? Why not fill it out while the clerk checks it thru the register?

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eyepatrol 0

eyepatrol 0

This is true, and I always write out my check as much as possible before they get it all rung up. In fact, this gal was so confused and trying to call people and such that a line had formed behind me (convenience store). I was a bit embarrassed feeling it was my fault they were being held up (which in some respects I suppose it was) so I just told her to take care of everyone else first, I'll wait and when the place is empty, we'll work through it again.

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JEV 0

JEV 0

Now this is something that has been really bugging me for a while now. Don't these ELS agents have any training what so ever? The last half dozen times I've had to go into our local store to deal with the ELS system has been a royal pain. Either the "young" person working behing the counter can't figure the machine out, doesn't know how to look things up, or can't find the proper license. Its gotten to the point that I just cringe when I have to go in there to get a license. There have been a couple of times where its taken them a half hour to get things straight. They usually spend half the time talking to someone on the phone trying to get things right. Registering my bear last year wasn't a pleasant experience either. After they had it registered I asked for my envelope for my bear tooth. They had no idea as to what I was talking about. I wish that anybody who runs those ELS machines would be required to have some training on them. It sure would make things a lot smoother.

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jbell1981 8

I had a bad experience at k-mart trying to get my wife a fishing licence a month ago. First we wait 10 mintues for an employee to help up out in sporting goods. We one finnaly gets there and we tell her what we need, she has to get somebody else, cause she doesn't know how to work the els machine. Someone else comes and they don't know either. After a few mintues there are 3-4 people there trying to figure it out. After about another 15 minutes they finally figure it out and go to print it off, then relize they are out of the paper for it. So now we are waiting about another 10-15 minutes and they still haven't found paper. So after being in there 45 minutes total, I just told them to cancel it and we left. Went to Cabelas and they had the license in about 5 minutes. I wonder how long it took the k-mart employees to cancel the licence.

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hanson 1

I went up to the customer service counter at Sportsman's Warehouse in Coon Rapids and said:

-Individual, Resident Small Game

-Duck

-Duck

-Goose

And I got exactly what I wanted in a couple minutes.

The only thing I thought of on the way home was HIP certification. I rechecked the license and HIP was on there. I just love how our DNR uses the input we give them during HIP certification to manage the resources but that data is really, really getting flawed when the clerks are not asking you the questions anymore.

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lilwalter 0

I just got a batch of goose hot cheese sticks and a batch of goose brats made up at VonHanson's. Minimum batch is 25lbs, with about half of that being your goose. They said the goose is too dry (95%+ protein) to go much more on the goose end. The sticks are awesome! I haven't tried the brats yet. They also let me try a maple breakfast link with goose, was very good as well. Next batch!

We do eat most of our goose cubed, marinated, wrapped in bacon and grilled. My whole family loves it. As stated before and it cannot be overstated-do not over cook! If you don't like medium rare-to medium meat, don't eat goose!

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nitroant 0

nitroant 0

I will only buy my licenses at a place where I know they will know what they are doing and I do it plenty in advance and during slow times of the day. I have the option to take my lunch when I want so I will go at like 1:00 just to miss crowds. I always hear of some major problem at some quick stop store and how there was a line a mile long of guys waiting to get their license. I don't feel one bit bad for those people. You take you firearms, bow, car, what ever to a place you trust or know will do it right, find that place for your licenses too. Its your butt on the line if its wrong in the field when your talking to Mr. DNR. I have never had trouble at Joe's, Gander Mountain or Fleet Farm.

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Court ruling would place unnecessary burdens on more than 500,000 White Bear Lake area residents
Judge’s ruling would immediately halt important development within 5 miles of White Bear Lake, stalling road construction, utility improvements, and residential construction
Ruling not supported by scientific evidence, creating precedent that could restrict development and impose new burdens on residents across Minnesota
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources today announced it will appeal a Ramsey County District Court ruling regarding water management of White Bear Lake and its surrounding groundwater. Without appeal, the court’s ruling would place unnecessary burdens on more than 500,000 White Bear Lake area residents, and immediately halt important development within 5 miles of the lake – stalling road and utility improvements, business growth, and residential construction.
The judge’s ruling – which is not rooted in the best available science – would not significantly help the lake reach the court’s desired water level, and would likely set a new statewide precedent imposing similar burdens and restrictions on residents, businesses, and communities across Minnesota.
“The DNR is strongly committed to protecting Minnesota’s many precious water resources, including White Bear Lake and its surrounding aquifers. We take that responsibility very seriously,” said DNR Commissioner Tom Landwehr. “But responsible, effective water management must be supported by sound science. The decisions we make must balance the needs of all Minnesota residents and businesses to ensure everyone has reliable access to clean, affordable water. That important balance, and the quality of life we all enjoy, are at stake in this ruling, which merits a thorough review by the Minnesota Court of Appeals.”
Under the District Court’s ruling, if water levels remain below 923.5 feet above sea level in White Bear Lake, new irrigation and development restrictions would be imposed on area residents and businesses. DNR data show, however, that White Bear Lake’s water levels have registered below this proposed 923.5-foot trigger level in 48 out of the past 58 years. And according to the best available science, the DNR has concluded these new restrictions would have little impact on raising or maintaining the court’s desired water levels in White Bear Lake.
Nonetheless, if the District Court’s ruling is not overturned, residential watering would be banned for 500,000 area residents by early 2018, and could not resume until the lake rises above 924 feet. Under the court’s ruling, this expansive residential watering restriction would remain in place for multiple years during dry periods, and would have likely been in place for the past 10 years had the court’s order been in effect.
Additionally, all temporary water permits for construction within 5 miles of White Bear Lake would be immediately prohibited under the court’s ruling – a change that would stall road construction, utility, and residential development projects in area communities. In the last five years alone, 31 construction projects within 5 miles of the lake required such a permit.
“The DNR is firmly committed to protecting our lakes, rivers, and aquifers. But unnecessary water restrictions can be profoundly disruptive to people, our economy, and communities,” Landwehr said. “The science does not support such a broad irrigation ban, nor these extremely restrictive development prohibitions. More importantly, these restrictions would do little to achieve or sustain desirable water levels in White Bear Lake.”
Landwehr said, however, that the agency does believe some changes to water use may be needed and it is developing an enhanced water model to better understand the impact of pumping from specific wells near White Bear Lake. “This is information that we have only recently been able to develop,” he said. “With this new tool, we are committed to working with local communities, businesses and residents to make carefully targeted, well-informed modifications to water use in the area.”
DNR water experts and local government leaders have serious concerns about the precedent the court’s ruling could establish. If applied elsewhere in Minnesota, this restrictive approach to water management could severely curtail new and amended groundwater appropriation permits for all types of uses, beyond what is needed to ensure water sustainability.
The DNR has until Oct. 30 to appeal the court’s decision, but is announcing its decision now because many area communities are concerned with the ruling and want to know how the DNR will proceed. During the appeal process, the DNR will work with permit holders in the White Bear Lake area to implement some elements of the ruling. The agency will be talking soon with communities about how it will approach this in as collaborative a manner as possible.
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I wouldn't let length or hp determine that, just the wind. I saw a boat that lost a rivet this last year and have heard about a weld cracking out there. The wind is no joke out there and any boat can take a hit. If it is really windy I just swing into Kabekona Bay. Otherwise, just count on it taking a while to get out to spots.

I do, never thought about it. I will ask my buddy and I will have to work on blind retrieves. I never have done blind retrieves with Finn. I will have learn up on it now. If you have any tips or tricks it would help. Thank you Dave

Didn't catch a ton of fish this weekend but the ones we got were beauties. Just a bunch 15-17 inch fish with a 25" mixed in there. Last 2 days have been tough after the storm Sunday night. Marking tons of fish still and getting a good amount of bites on both spinners and lindys but most are biting short and tough to hook on the big minnows. Don't really want to throw on a stinger hook but that might be the way to go. Maybe should try pulling some cranks too.
Looks like the rest of the week should be stable weather and good fishing!

Water temps are hovering in the low 60’s despite the very fall like weather we are experiencing.

The scenic Canadian shore lines are coming to life with various critters. Otter, bear and more making preparations for the coming winter.

Walleye fishing in Canada is excellent with a jig and minnow or shiner. The most productive environment has been gaps at 15-18’ with plenty of current present. Good numbers of perch are being caught off deep edges or reefs at 30’ or more. Crappies are a little more difficult this week, the best chances are on a light set up.

Around Minnesota, walleyes can still be had with a crankbait but favored methods are switching over to a jig tipped with a shiner on main lake points between 20 and 24’.

Muskies are moving deeper with anglers transitioning from casting to trolling. There is still time to boat a big fall fish!

Im not a waterfowl guy and dont do a lot of it. But isn't that why you retriever guys do blind retrieves?
My GSP's dont always mark down birds either and I just send them with hand signals. I think its just something we have worked on over time.
Do you know anyone that has access to a zinger winger launcher etc. That's about the only other way to replicate it with out doing the real thing.

Thanks Dave this seemed to help with grouse, woodcocks,and ducks.
How does a guy get a dog to stay focused on the sky watching for birds? Finn did great at sitting or laying down for ducks but he does not watch for them so he does not mark the birds then. Any ideas to get him to do this?